Unit 5 Vocab Words American Lit

Altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Assent

to express agreement; agreement

Benefactor

one who does good to others 

Chivalrous

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency

mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Dearth

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Diffident

shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Discrepancy

a difference; a lack of agreement

Embark

 to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Facile

easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent, easily shown but not sincerely felt

Indomitable

unconquerable, refusing to yield

Infallible

free from error; absolutely dependable

Plod

to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Pungent

causing a sharp sensation ; stinging, biting

Remiss

neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Repose

to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Temerity

rashness, boldness 

Truculent

fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Unfeigned

sincere, real, without pretense

Virulent

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful